Louis Armstrong : an American success story : production material, 1985.

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Louis Armstrong : an American success story : production material, 1985.

Corrected typescript "1st draft," Corrected typescript "2nd draft." A biography of one of America's most important musicians, who was born in extreme poverty and never had a real music lesson, but became world famous for his singing and trumpet playing.

Manuscripts: 5 folders.

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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